Kimani Ichang'wah exposes his wealth, says it is close to KSh 1b

Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah explained that he concentrated on his assets through various organizations and companies he worked before joining politics
The Third Phase MP who is also the leader of the majority in the National Assembly ignored the allegations that his wealth is KSh 5 billion
The MP was also asked to explain why Kenyan MPs, who are among the richest people in the world, often expose their wealth

The leader of the majority of the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah has announced that his wealth is approximately KSh 1 billion.

Kimani Ichung'wah is currently serving his third term as a Kikuyu MP. Photo: Kimani Ichung'wah.
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How did Iachung'wah have collected his property?

During an interview with Al Jazeera on Thursday, February 27, Ichung'wah explained that he concentrated on his assets through many companies and organizations where he worked before politics.

The Kikuyu three -phase MP (MP) ignored the allegations that his wealth was worth KSh 5 billion.

This came after an English -born English journalist Mehdi Hassan mentioned the statements of a minority leader in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed in August 2024, when he claimed that Ichang'wah's value was KSh 5 billion.

Why are Kenyan MPs rich?

The MP was also challenged to explain why Kenyan parliamentarians who are among the richest people in the world often boast of their wealth, which is saddened by the average citizen.

Ichung'wah emphasized that the leaders are regretting their behavior especially considering the high cost of Kenya's life.

However, he said politicians have a life outside of politics, insisting he was involved in business before becoming a member of parliament.

Ichung'wah did not expose his business to the public.

“That is a view. Don't compare the income of one person with others. He said.

“Before politics, I worked in other organizations and doing business. Given the situation, the assumption that those in the public service should not be accumulated wealth should be discarded,” he added.

The MP said he accumulated his property from business.

Has Ichung'wah ever been hit?

That MP Kenya first Alliance was also asked to explain why corruption is rampant in Kenya.

In his defense, he claimed he had never taken a bribe.

“In the rest of my life, I have never offered a bribe. It takes two to cucumber. Corruption and bribes are involved.

To Luck Worse, a police officer prevented me from driving faster when I was 19. I explained that there was no need to bribe, ” He said.

How much is Ichung'wah's salary?

In the 2024/2025 financial year, the Commission on Salary and Benefits (SRC) proposed a new monthly structure of compensation for government officials in the Senate and the National Assembly.

Ichung'wah's primary salary was raised to KSh 800,019.

Considering that many Kenyans are struggling to make a living, the new top wages have created a rage.

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Kimani Ichang'wah exposes his wealth, says it is close to KSh 1b